Being Your Own General Contractor
You may have some sleepless nights, but being your own general contractor can help ensure you get exactly what you want.
Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It
Find out how to fix the top 6 reasons why a heat pump isn’t blowing out cold air.
How To: Get Rid of Every Carpet Stain
When holiday guests gather in your home to enjoy festive food and drink, there are bound to be a few accidental slops and splatters that could make your carpets a casualty of the celebration. Any number of foodstuffs and beverages can stain, distracting you from the party and straining your composure as host. Don’t lose your cool! Let us teach you how to treat all manner of stains so you can save your furnishings (and your friendships) from ruin.
How To: Rust Metal
Lend a centuries-old look to metal accents in under an hour with this rusting tutorial.
How To: Remove Grout Haze
Don’t let leftover grout mar your bathroom renovation. Clear up the cloudiness that comes with newly regrouted tile in just four steps.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Sharp blades all season long will give you the cutting edge you need for a healthy, green lawn.
12 Genius Solutions for Retrofitting Old Homes—With or Without Renovation
Unlock the potential of your vintage home with these cutting-edge solutions designed to modernize and upgrade your quality of life.
Sitting Pretty: 11 Amazing Chair Makeovers
Chairs are hospitable and versatile. Adding a couple of great chairs is an easy and affordable way to give a space a new look—plus, chairs are a cinch to reposition and move around as needed. This friendly adaptability is perhaps what motivates DIYers to habitually pick them up at thrift shops, auctions, and flea markets, or to resurrect them from the trash. In the hands of our 10 featured aesthetes, artists, and chair visionaries, this collection of broken and antiquated seats have been fortified and revamped with paint, fabric, trim, and a helping of TLC. Witness how, thanks to the patience and skill of these wonder-workers, each piece has been transformed into a better version of its former self.
How To: Sharpen a Pocket Knife
Don’t let a dull blade get you down—or injured! Sharpening your favorite pocket tool will ensure safer, more efficient use the next time you need it.
This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes
Don’t shiver in your car, waiting for your windshield defroster to kick on! Mix up this DIY de-icer solution and you’ll have a clear view in just a few minutes.